Forward Music Festival 2009 has Andrew Bird in hand, and Low as a high point

Madison music fans, get ready to raise the roof and dance your asses off -- or, OK, maybe just sway in place and clap occasionally -- following today's announcement of headliner Andrew Bird for the second annual Reverence brand as a showcase at the festival. Look, also, for showcases by .

A full lineup of acts is due to be announced July 8. Early-bird tickets go on sale July 10 for $35.